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Score error adding standard tcp/ip printer port
JJB - 9 Sep 2006 6:45 PM - 2 messages
When I try to add a standard tcp/ip printer port, either directly or through the wizard - after entering the  IP Address of the printer and clicking "next" I get the error message: Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close.  We are sorry ...
Score Can't talk
Seán Horgan - 9 Sep 2006 4:45 PM - 5 messages
I need to send my "C" folder from my XP computer to my Windows 98 computer I am using a crossover cable. File and Printer sharing is on but it's not sending the "C" drive over. ...
Score Stop Error: 0x7F when VPN connected
johnhokf - 9 Sep 2006 4:16 PM - 2 messages
Hi! I use vpn to connect the resources in my school's network, but recently my laptop will crash and give a BSOD with stop error message 0x7F after the VPN connected for a while. Can anyone enlighten me what is going ...
Score Rouge dailers
leeroy - 9 Sep 2006 2:50 PM - 2 messages
hi all can someone help? Is it possilbe for a rougr dailer to dailer out using a broadband moden or connection? thanks lee ...
Score Home network - computers can't see each other
Jud McCranie - 9 Sep 2006 2:10 PM - 17 messages
We have three computers on a home network that has been working for a long time.  Now they can't see each other, but they can all access the internet.  They say "network drive disconnected" in My Computer.  I can't map ...
Score Using two network connections - by application
jrleighton - 9 Sep 2006 12:48 PM - 6 messages
This is not a question about network speed or load balancing, but I want to route my internet traffic via application.  What software can I use that does this ?  Or how can I do this at all, does anybody know please ? ...
Score Event id 8003 loosing internet connection
lllferg - 9 Sep 2006 12:45 PM - 5 messages
I am getting event id "the browser was forced an election on Network \device\netbt_tcpip........... because a master browser was stopped."  This message is occuring 2-3 times a minute.  Each time, i loose me internet connection.  The network icon in the tray show "acquiring network address".  ...
Score Windows XP SP2 desktop won't load on startup
billerr - 9 Sep 2006 11:15 AM - 3 messages
I've been experiencing this problem for the past week: Randomly, when the pc starts up, after the logon screen, the wallpaper will load, but with no desktop icons or taskbar. I tried the following: 1. If I restart the computer, the same happens three sequential times before ...
Score Ping returning strange characters for the IP address
MickW - 9 Sep 2006 7:55 AM - 4 messages
I have one PC on my home network (ADSL router/modem with two PCs pls my work laptop) that has lost connectivity.  The main symptom seems to be that a ping command returns strange characters between the square brackets where the dotted decimal IP address should be.  There are ...
Score Re: Free Computer Help
Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] - 9 Sep 2006 3:36 AM - 2 messages
YOCS <Y***@discussions.microsoft.com> typed: Dude, that's just what these newsgroups are for, and you're spamming. Stop it. ...
Score 'My Network Places' Problems
Matt - 8 Sep 2006 11:38 PM - 2 messages
I have a network of 3 machines are hooked to a wired/wireless router dishing DHCP in the 192.168.1.100-120 range. The machines are two desktops and one laptop. The desktops seem to always 'see each other' ...
Score Cannot ping my own IP address
marksocer105 - 8 Sep 2006 8:32 PM - 6 messages
I have xp home with firewalls disable and no tcp/ip 6.  I cannot get my computer to ping itself.  It will ping my computer name, 127.0.0.1, localhost and my wireless router, but I cannot get it to ping my own ip ...
Score ONE computer is able to ping all nodes on the network, but no nodes can ping it.
Christopher.Hoche - 8 Sep 2006 7:29 PM - 3 messages
We are having issues with a single computer on the network... Domain - Server 2003 Desktops - Windows XP SP2 This ONE computer is able to ping all nodes on the network, but no nodes can ping it. Tried pinging by IP and Hostname... both come back ...
Score Mulitiple names on a single PC?
Noozer - 8 Sep 2006 4:09 PM - 3 messages
I have a couple PC's which have shared folders on them. I'm taking one out of commision and was wondering if it would be possible to add it's name to another PC, so I don't need the change the mapped drives. ...
Score Slow Computer Browsing in Network Neighborhood
ARL - 8 Sep 2006 3:42 PM - 3 messages
Hi y'all.  Please don't interpret this persistence as pesty.  I just REALLY need an answer. Based on Chuck's posts, I'm hoping he might have something to offer.  I've done all the things his diag pages suggest and all seems fine, ...
Score Number of connections to shared resource
tkosel - 8 Sep 2006 2:53 PM - 6 messages
I have searched all the current posts and some are close but don't quite tell me what I want, so here goes. I have a Peer to Peer network.  I have one XP-Pro machine for which I have ...
Score Isolating a computer from the network
Bob Day - 8 Sep 2006 2:40 PM - 4 messages
We install stand alone Dell XP systems with our customer software that are hooked to the customers network/internet only so we can access it via PcAnywhere using TCP/IP. We want to make that one computer so that it a) cannot access anything else ...
Score TEW-432BRP TrendNet Router issues (DHCP, etc.)
SEFL - 8 Sep 2006 2:14 PM - 5 messages
This is going to sound like a rather strange problem, but here goes: I've got a TrendNet TEW-432BRP wireless router and four computers trying to access it.  Here's the scenario of issues (one of which was ...
Score Geo-locating incoming emails
anupshinde - 8 Sep 2006 12:26 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I have recently published an article : Geographically locating incoming emails [link] The article here is nothing new, but I would just like to share with you people a trick that has been very useful to me in past few years, ...
Score Conflict: Network Name Resolving - XP Home vs XP Professional
DRBlanchette - 8 Sep 2006 6:00 AM - 2 messages
Hey to everyone, I've got a large network of PCs that are grouped on subnets. If I'm running a machine on XP Professional, then I can reference any shared resource of computer with shared resources simply by invoking its ...
Score New PC can't join network. Problem?
Hhspaladin - 8 Sep 2006 12:58 AM - 3 messages
I have two wireless XP Home SP2 laptops (both identical Compaqs, actually) and one wired XP Pro Desktop. All computers are connected to a Belkin Wireless G Router, connected to a cable modem. I initially had my desktop and my girlfriend's laptop on the network, and everything worked. Then, my ...
Score Linksys WRT54G Networking Problem
Rodney - 7 Sep 2006 10:59 PM - 2 messages
I have two computers, both laptops.  The first laptop is connected to the Linksys router via wireless card.  Internet connection works fine on it.  I have tried to connect the second computer to the router via ethernet cable ...
Score ports for whiteboard, remote assistance, app sharring
John Jay Smith - 7 Sep 2006 9:07 PM - 2 messages
I am using windows live messenger 8 What are the ports of the whitboard, rem.assistance, app sharring, so I can forward them in my router...I want to use the above functions by starting them from within live messenger. ...
Score Cable Modems
Bob Day - 7 Sep 2006 8:26 PM - 3 messages
I use an RCA cable modem for work from home;  the cable provider offers 3 brands of modems free of charge, which are     RCA, Motorola and Webstar I am a power user and interested in the best possible performance possible, ...
Score Hub, switch, router
Bob Day - 7 Sep 2006 8:18 PM - 7 messages
What is the difference between a hub, router and switch?  I have seen the terms used interchangeably, but then also seen them used as if they are distinct items... Thanks Bob ...
Score Can not see web page in a workgroup when connected to ISP with rou
BP - 7 Sep 2006 7:54 PM - 2 messages
I have several pcs I use as workstations that access a web page on an XP pro laptop running IIS. It use to be a close workgroup but now I have a need to access the internet. I hooked a router up to my ISP and gave them all the ...
Score Access Denied for some folders on one computer in network
ARL - 7 Sep 2006 7:25 PM - 4 messages
Can anyone tell me why I am not able to access some folders while others I can on a XP Home box in my workgroup?  I can't seem to find a way to open permissions on these folders.  All other nodes run XP Pro.  Connectivity is ...
Score How to network two separate facilities about 1000 feet apart
ARL - 7 Sep 2006 6:33 PM - 4 messages
Hi,    We need to connect computers between facilities separated by about 1000 feet.  Can anyone offer sound strategies for doing that?  Running new cable with switches and routers IS an option, but what kind, and how?  I understand ...
Score vpn error 629
wayne - 7 Sep 2006 4:55 PM - 3 messages
netopia 3347W firmware 8X latest from netopia set up using tec doc from netopias web site which was pretty straight foward windows xp home sp2 I am trying to connect to the netopia router using the windows xp vpn client ...
Score Can't find Printer.
scatman - 7 Sep 2006 2:04 PM - 2 messages
We had a single desktop (XP) at home, which my wife used when working @home to log into her work system via citrix. A few weeks ago her office gave her a new Laptop. I decided to get a Linksys WRT54G so I could plug in the desktop, and ...
Score Problem plugging in a laptop to P2P LAN
Racquet Man - 7 Sep 2006 1:58 PM - 4 messages
My P2P LAN with 2 desktops (an XP Pro SP2 and an ME) are working great using a common workgroup name. I now have a new laptop issued by the workplace which is configured for a client-server domain (an XP Pro SP1). Obviously, ...
Score "Add Network Place" from command line ?
David Welch - 7 Sep 2006 8:52 AM - 4 messages
Ok, I can add newtwork places in WindowsExplorer through the GUI and the Wizard. But is there a command line command for adding Network places as well? Assume I want to add the remote shared folder \\192.168.1.30\mylogs ...
Score Lan WAKEUP
Jay - 7 Sep 2006 4:39 AM - 2 messages
how do i make a computer turn on from a networked computer? anything i need to setup??? ...
Score Windows Network Workgroup connection problem
Beth Lowgren - 7 Sep 2006 3:44 AM - 5 messages
My workgroup was working fine with 2 XP Pro and 1 OSX systems on small lan - with wireless router/dsl. Now I get an error every time I try to see the computers in the workgroup: "Workgroup is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this ...
Score Missing mapped drives in my computer / explorer
kevmar - 6 Sep 2006 11:16 PM - 10 messages
I have a problem with users missing mapped drives in my computer / explorer when they first login to a new computer (and build a profile). NET USE will list them, command line can see them,  applications can file open and see them, and killing and starting explorer will show ...
Score My Network problem
Microsoft - 6 Sep 2006 11:06 PM - 2 messages
Hello,       If I create mapped drives I can see remote computers and directories. But If I click on the computer icon in My Networks I get an error message even if I stop ZoneAlarm. The remote computer is listed under My network. ...
Score Disable Network Browsing
doug.masters - 6 Sep 2006 9:48 PM - 7 messages
2000 Domain, XP Pro workstations.   I have XP Pro workstations that I am locking down big time since they are going to be used by outside contractors, the lockdowns are being applied via Group Policy. Problem:  From an open/save file dialog box (like notepad for example) ...
Score Intermittent Internet Connection Lose...PLEASE HELP
phil6666 - 6 Sep 2006 9:25 PM - 8 messages
Using XP Home Edition with all of the current updates.... Computer is now connected directly to a cable modem, although a few weeks ago I had used a router and ran an ethernet cable from the router to this PC. ...
Score can't see 1 computer on the network
x - 6 Sep 2006 9:06 PM - 5 messages
i have a home network with 6 pcs all going into a linksys router. i set it up using the network connection wizard. all machines are running xp. there is one computer that i can't get to. from all other computers, it shows up ...
Score Intermittent Internet Connection Lose...PLEASE HELP
phil6666 - 6 Sep 2006 7:34 PM - 3 messages
Using XP Home Edition with all of the current updates.... Computer is now connected directly to a cable modem, although a few weeks ago I had used a router and ran an ethernet cable from the router to this PC. ...
Score Remote Desktop VIEWER
Jay - 6 Sep 2006 5:25 PM - 2 messages
I would like to check up on my network users and see what they are really doing without them knowing. I do not want to control their computer, or log them off. I just want to VIEW what they are viewing. ...
Score Create shared files on a different drive (or partition)
Average Joe - 6 Sep 2006 4:30 PM - 3 messages
Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to create shared files on a different drive (or partition labeled as a different drive). We have XPsp2 w/multiple users on same machine, just added new drives and when trying to create shared files ...
Score File sharing error message
secureone - 6 Sep 2006 4:04 PM - 3 messages
I set up my computer for a small home network. I can print to a printer on another computer. But when I try to access files, I get the following message. "Not enough server storage is availible to process this command" ...
Score Multihomed connectivity issue
Matt - 6 Sep 2006 4:03 PM - 2 messages
I am a bit confused, I have a pc on a Lan. It also has a dialer that connects to a remote network. When the pc is connected to the remote network, the lan loses connectivity. I read up on doing a Add route -p ...
Score XP
atsf - 6 Sep 2006 3:37 PM - 2 messages
I have a new ACER XP macnine.  I have a couple of setup questions.  First; This computer will always be a stand alone computer so I would like to shut off all LAN items.  Icons appear automatically that drive me nuts and I don't ...
Score XP 64bit Workgroup problem
Dave - 6 Sep 2006 3:14 PM - 2 messages
Workgroups worked fine with the XP 64bit trial system but now I have bought and installed the XP64 bit 2003 I cannot get workgroups working. ...
Score net send 192.168.1.30 "Hello" to all users on this machine does not work
Theo Meckins - 6 Sep 2006 1:21 PM - 4 messages
I want to send a message to all currently logged in users (or all users regardless of their login status) on machine 192.168.1.30 Therefore the well known "net send" command seems not to work. At least net send 192.168.1.30 "Hello" ...
Score XP Home DHCP wont Start
billhas - 6 Sep 2006 11:27 AM - 3 messages
Friends computer will not connect to internet, user is using Verizon DSL under the services the DHCP show starting and hangs. Stoping and restarting the service does not work sting starting can someone sugest a fix for this problem ...
Score Windows XP fails to renew my IP address
Dilip - 5 Sep 2006 11:33 PM - 3 messages
I have a very simply plain-vanilla DSL set up at home.  The DSL modem plugs into the WAN socket of my wireless router and one of the 4 open ports from the router connects to the Ethernet adapter endpoint on my ...
Score One Wireless router w/4 port ethernet and one access point??
J - 5 Sep 2006 11:29 PM - 2 messages
First of all, our hose is wired with cat 5 in most rooms. However, we do enjoy wireless when using laptops. With the location of my Linksys WRT 54G in a back office I am having problems reaching some areas of the house. Can ...
Score Wireless Network and multiple users
hixca - 5 Sep 2006 9:29 PM - 2 messages
I have a Wireless Network set up with Windows XP pro on desktop, and XP Media Center on laptop. There are two windows user accounts on each computer. With user 1 (me) on each computer, the wireless network is fine ...
Score limits the number of concurrent incomplete outbound TCP connection attempts
skyhawk - 5 Sep 2006 8:57 PM - 6 messages
Hi, Our company was thinking of upgrading our systems to XP, but we worried about the 10 connection limit for incomplete outbound TCP connections. We may have to make a change regarding the networking part of our application. I had a couple of questions about the feature. ...
Score Shutdown after log-in block
Ricknot - 5 Sep 2006 8:27 PM - 2 messages
Hi there! Having a logged-in user account, after being for several minutes inactive, it'll go on stand by mode and will block the session from being used, until type Ctrl+Alt+Supr and then type current user password (It's OK). ...
Score Windows XP not genuine
tonyandbeth4ever - 5 Sep 2006 6:32 PM - 2 messages
When I turned on my pc this am, I received a message saying the I am a victim of software counterfeiting and that my copy of windows is not genuine.  This is the program that came installed on my pc when I bought it from the store 3 ...
Score cannot connect to interent
billaball03 - 5 Sep 2006 5:16 PM - 2 messages
i recently reformatted my computer and now i cannot access the internet or anything, like when i go to my my network places no connections show up or anything, are there some sort of internet drivers or something that i did not ...
Score Sharing Programs
Jay - 5 Sep 2006 5:11 PM - 6 messages
Hello all! Got a thinker on my hands. I have a network which constist of 4 computers. We will call them A, B, C, and D. Computer A is my main computer. Has 500GB Storage, a brand new belkin wireless router (top of the line ;) ). ...
Score Machine not found on network
TJF - 5 Sep 2006 4:56 PM - 2 messages
I am having a seemingly bizarre issue with my home network.  I have just 3 machines on the network, a laptop and 2 desktops, all running WinXP Pro, the laptop with SP2, the others with SP1.  Though the issue is not with the ...
Score Trying to connect 2 VPN users: No more connections can be made
Benoit Dubuc - 5 Sep 2006 4:08 PM - 2 messages
I have Win XP Pro and I have set up an incoming connection so I can get 2 users connect to my PC through VPN. The first user can connect without any problem but the second one get this error: ...
Score New Connection Wizard creates Dial-Up Connection instead of Broadb
VanZant - 5 Sep 2006 1:26 PM - 4 messages
In this case, all steps are followed in WinXP New Connection Wizard to create a Broadband Connection, but a Dial-Up Connection ends up appearing instead.  Has anybody heard of this before?  What causes (and fixes) it? Thanks a lot. ...
Score Broadband dial up
ossi - 5 Sep 2006 12:39 PM - 3 messages
Please help, setting up broadband dial up on four computers. Running 1.) 98 SE= 2.) XP Prof) =3.) XP Home)= 4.) XP Home Now the first three are working, but the forth one states Connecting to WAN Miniport (pppoe) then the computer freezes on verifying username and password. Anybody knows ...
Score Setting up network - Web Server + client
Vaughn Haybittle - 5 Sep 2006 6:06 AM - 2 messages
Hi, I have two machines:     - A desktop running Windows 2003 Server     - A Laptop running Windows XP Pro I also have an ADSL Router The server has 2 network cards:     - An Ethernet card that connects directly to the ADSL router Via an ...
Score help setting up a server based network
mrgregm - 5 Sep 2006 1:31 AM - 2 messages
Hello everyone, I am trying to set up a wired server based network in my home.  This server will not have internet capability but will basicallly be used by my family to play games over a LAN.  The server computer will be a desk top running XP Pro ...
Score XP: Need to change 'workstation' service so it loads LAST because i have problems. (delay at boot)
flexy - 4 Sep 2006 11:14 PM - 14 messages
i have a problem experiencing a 20sec delay booting XP SP2, and i figured out the reason for this delay is the "workstation" service which looks for files/folders in my little private network. The PROBLEM now is that this delay (while 'workstation' gets the list ...
Score Elementary question about internet connection sharing of two compu
Challenger Computer User - 4 Sep 2006 10:46 PM - 2 messages
I have two computers sharing an Internet Connection through a Linskys router. I can't turn off the router, even if this is a safe practice, since my phone service is Internet enabled. My simple concern is how I can safely disenable ...
Score 3 computers connected; 2 see all 3; one only sees itself
Al Can Help - 4 Sep 2006 9:18 PM - 3 messages
Hi gang. I am hard-wired through a 2wire DSL modem.  I have internet connection established on all 3.  I have been through setup dozens of times.  Two computers see all three on the workgroup.  They share files and printers just ...
Score Sharing Printer between 2 or more computers
shaoen01 - 4 Sep 2006 4:50 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I have a labtop and a desktop both running Win Xp Pro SP2. My desktop is connected to my Dlink G604T Router/Modem and my labtop connected to my router/modem wirelessly. Another labtop which belongs to my brother is ...
Score Automatically changing ip adress and more....
Radium - 4 Sep 2006 3:53 PM - 2 messages
Is there a possibility to do the following ..... 1.) Automatically change the IP adress every 60 minutes to another from a predefined list.      I mean the hard-coded IP adress from a network, not IP adresses i get ...
Score Multihome in XP... DHCP?
Noozer - 4 Sep 2006 2:35 PM - 4 messages
I know that you can configure multiple IP addresses on a single NIC in Windows XP, but is it possible to have XP lease multiple dynamic IP addresses on the same interface? ...
Score wireless network works but not internet
kidwizz - 4 Sep 2006 11:00 AM - 3 messages
The internet does not work on my laptop when i use my wireless networking. file transfer works but the internet does not work. i have a d-link dsl-G604T router. It use to work but i haven't used my laptop in a while and now its ...
Score Member of "domain" and "workgroup" disabled
davidpmiller - 4 Sep 2006 7:15 AM - 4 messages
Hi, I am trying to connect my XP Pro laptop to a domain. I am logged on as administrator and am running SP2. Unfortunately, both the "member of domain" and workgroup options are greyed out. In addition "Network ID" from the ...
Score PC's not seeing each other
Mark Flynn - 4 Sep 2006 5:00 AM - 4 messages
Hi Chuck: I greatly appreciate your time and expertise.  My previous posts to you are such a mish-mash that I decided to start over (and get with the program). I have two PC's.  One is a ThinkPad X60s laptop running WinXP Pro.  The ...
Score I have 2 XP Pro machines on a peer to peer with a win98SE machine
lost in space - 4 Sep 2006 4:08 AM - 2 messages
My two XP machines see each other well and I am able to share files between them.  I had an older Win98SE machine that I was using prior to this, lots of family photos videos etc on it.  I created the same workgroup on the 98 ...
Score ICS DHCP Server Config?
ewpatton - 4 Sep 2006 3:17 AM - 2 messages
I'm currently running the DHCP server built into Windows XP through the ICS/Firewall interface. How can I view a list of the current DHCP clients connected to my computer and can I modify the rules for distributing DHCP requests? ...
Score Wireless / Wired Switching
opchiasm - 4 Sep 2006 1:13 AM - 6 messages
Thanks very much in advance for any help. I just moved my daughter to college. She has a ThinkPad running XP Pro and I got a Linksys wireless routed, which is one supported by the school's IT service. In order to connect her to the school's network, ...
Score lost router password--query
MZB - 3 Sep 2006 11:40 PM - 7 messages
OK I have a Dell Dim 2400 in the basement. It has a broadband connection with a linksys router. Upstairs I use a Dell Inspiron 2200. All works great. I even have some folders networked and various security settings are in place. This was done about 3 years ago and I no longer ...
Score Connecting Windows XP machines to two networks (wired and wireless)
travis.troyer - 3 Sep 2006 9:54 PM - 4 messages
I have a wireless network in my home, using a Linksys wireless router, which is located in my basement.  I have a few computers on the 2nd floor that use this wireless connection for Internet and file-sharing. The wireless network is fine for internet use and most file transfers, ...
Score Can I use two modems?
Bev - 3 Sep 2006 8:47 PM - 3 messages
I have just switched to broadband and bought a router and a wireless adapter for my daughters laptop.  Unfortunately I find this gives me similar headaches as my mobile phone. So I wondered if I could by two modems, I realise they could not be connected to the net at the same time, but wondered if they could use the same phone line in the same way you can use dial up, i.e. one at a time? ...
Score HELP ON HARD DISK FORMATING AND WAYS TO MAKE SYSTEM TO FIND NETWOR
CHINONSO - 3 Sep 2006 7:10 PM - 2 messages
HELP ON HARD DISK FORMATING AND WAYS TO MAKE SYSTEM TO FIND NETWORK I WANT TO KNOW ALL ABOUT NETWORKING AND HOW TO FORMAT MY HARD DISK USING WINDOWS XP. ...
Score Using a cell phone to connect to ISP server
Dennis Eger - 3 Sep 2006 6:46 PM - 4 messages
I am trying to connect to an ISP server using a cell phone. I have the correct adapter cable and have the network connection set up to dial the correct number. When I dial the server number on the phone itself, I can hear ...
Score DVD File Structure & Formats
JoJo - 3 Sep 2006 5:21 PM - 4 messages
Folks: Whenever I look at a DVD, I always notice the following structure:       First there are 2 folders: AUDIO_TS    and    VIDEO_TS           AUDIO_TS is always empty ...
Score Could not connect to DHCP Server
schaf - 3 Sep 2006 4:07 PM - 5 messages
Hi NG ! I had the following problem, but I could not solve: A computer with winXp perfessional could not connect to the internet (I even could not start the task manager). When I started the internet explorer a information side of ZoneAlarm Pro (3.5.166) noticed me, that ...
Score All downloaded files are heing corrupted
Redline_76 - 3 Sep 2006 1:52 PM - 11 messages
Greetings, I've recently updgraded my computer to a dual core AMD Athlon 64X2 +3800 along with an Asus SLI-Deluxe motherboard. Before the upgrade I was able to download various files off of the Internet and install/use them without any ...
Score Boosting Wi FI Range
pafos - 3 Sep 2006 1:45 PM - 5 messages
My knowledge of networking is very limited hence this probably simple question. I have two computers in different buildings. One of these computers has satellite internet access. I wish to use this PC as a gateway so that the other PC can use this internet connection. The problem is that the wireless ...
Score How do I Set up my office Network.
Robert - 3 Sep 2006 10:53 AM - 4 messages
I have a DSL Modem, Linksys Wireless Modem/Router, & Linksys Switch 16 Port. I have 6 Desktops, 2 Printers & 1 Fax that i want to Network, by having all Desktops sharing Internet, Files & Printers. I would like help in setting up a Star Network, all Pc's are running Windows ...
Score Internet speed no faster after upgrading
Allan - 3 Sep 2006 10:06 AM - 4 messages
Just upgraded my internet speed from 4MB to 10MB but when I do a speed test it still shows 3.66MB. So I have upgraded but are not getting a faster internet speed. I have run my anti virus and ad aware and everything seems ...
Score Tip: If you can't get an ip from your router
TastyWheat - 3 Sep 2006 6:25 AM - 3 messages
I wrestled with this problem for two days straight and I feel it's worth passing the information on to others.  I have a SpeedStream DSL modem, a WRT54G router, and a Windows XP machine.  My modem worked ...
Score Help please, i'm not able to open very important links from my fac
Gloria Sens - 3 Sep 2006 2:52 AM - 3 messages
I can't open my classes' links, i mean, the material for the exams, homeworks, etc are always sent to my faculty's e-mail account, i don't know what do i have to install or enable to open those links. ...
Score wireless internet connection dropping and then immediately reconne
sherry0203 - 3 Sep 2006 2:25 AM - 2 messages
have a dell inspiron 5100 using a netgear wireless card with a netgear router that is frequently dropping the internet connection.  It will go down and back up several times over a few minutes but not all the time.  there is ...
Score Limited internet speed on windows
Neel - 3 Sep 2006 1:00 AM - 3 messages
Hi, I am Windows user, always have been. :) But I have a problem: My internet speed is 256 kbps down and 128 kbps up, but all my downloads are limited to 27 kbps! Whats up with that? Me and my mom use Limewire to share ...
Score 2 computers on LAN through Linksys router
Jolendd - 3 Sep 2006 12:54 AM - 4 messages
I have 2 home computers both using XP pro that I just recently connected through a router (wired) to access the internet via 1 high speed modem. The problem is 1 computer can see both shared directories on both computers with ...
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